A big thanks to The Economist and Economist Impact for hosting The Future of Food in London this week. A thoughtful and well-timed conversation on where the global food system goes next.
A few threads that stood out:
• Gene editing is quickly becoming a regulatory and trade question, not just a science story.
• Financing real farm-level modernization remains one of the hardest gaps to close.
• Farmers are being asked to deliver on climate, nutrition and affordability simultaneously, and their voice has to stay central.
From the @FAO , @FertilizerNews , @Cargill , Mowi, @Nutreco , @USSEC , @AgreenaApp Unifrutti,@PairwisePL and the @SeedFed , the range of voices reflected just how interconnected the system really is.
As we continue work on Agriculture’s Next Season for The Washington Post, it was valuable to step out of interview mode and listen.
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What happens to food after harvest matters just as much as how it’s grown. That’s something that Mike Shawgo, President of North America and Bram Hage, Founder & CEO, @NewCold_HQ , shared with us as we explore how modern cold chains protect food quality from factory to consumer.
Read the full interview here: https://t.co/9KQsfAACIm
From saving lives with no-option patients to building the world's most successful antibiotic research pipeline, Dr Habil Khorakiwala has spent six decades betting on what others abandoned. In our conversation, the @WockhardtLtd . founder shares why the next decade belongs to India's pharmaceutical innovators.
Read here the full story: https://t.co/BpbUM3pLDF
This interview is part of our research conducted for "India Unstoppable", an exclusive feature to be published in The Washington Post, this spring.
In this interview, Quentin Blackford, President & CEO of iRhythm Technologies, explains how expanding into primary care, leveraging AI-driven diagnostics, and focusing on at-risk populations can fundamentally change how arrhythmias are identified and managed.
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https://t.co/OKIUW4veWA
Hamed Amini, Co-founder & CEO of Hepta, shares how decades-long collaboration, advances in liquid biopsy and AI, and a focus on scalability are coming together to tackle one of the most underdiagnosed chronic diseases: MASH.
Read the full interview here:
https://t.co/OxwOVXmcil
New interview with @MartinTolar , MD, PhD, President & CEO, @Alzheon , Inc., on leadership and building in healthcare innovation.
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Benedikt von Braunmühl, CEO of Rentschler Biopharma, shares how stability, expertise, and long-term partnerships are reshaping biomanufacturing and driving value for clients across the full development cycle.
Read the full interview: https://t.co/OAXtrIMRFK
Niël Pretorius, CEO of DRDGOLD Limited, discusses how innovation and sustainability are transforming South Africa’s gold mining industry.
Read the full interview: https://t.co/60KJXoVwzv
Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African Resources, explores how responsible mining and innovation are driving growth across Africa’s resource sector.
Read the full interview: https://t.co/SaMfMFquc6
Mining is facing a decade of big shifts, electrification, AI, sustainability, and new investment patterns.
In my conversation with Michel Van Hoey (McKinsey & Company), we explored what matters most now.
Full interview: https://t.co/zx5BmakUF8
Dave Goddard, President of Mining at Hexagon, discusses how digital innovation is transforming the mining industry and shaping a smarter, safer future.
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https://t.co/zCf0HIlAKf
How is Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One Materials, driving innovation in sustainable battery production and clean energy?
Read the full interview: https://t.co/lPEavi49kw
In a world driven by software, security is everything.
Brian Roche, CEO of @Veracode , shares insights on innovation, leadership, and building digital trust.
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https://t.co/JRkw8vMnmc
AI and semiconductors are powering the next tech revolution.
Keith Witek, COO of @tenstorrent , shares insights on leadership, innovation, and what’s next for the industry.
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https://t.co/hR3B9ZVfoT
Digital therapy is changing how America approaches mental health.
Jon R. Cohen, CEO of Talkspace, explains how technology and prevention are driving a more accessible, affordable model of care.
Read the full interview: https://t.co/KDs4H8TeMt
This interview is part of our Special Report: The New Era of Life Sciences, published in The Washington Post.
Sustainable biotech is entering a new phase.
Natac' CEO, Antonio Delgado explains how innovation, science, and circular economy principles are driving the next generation of plant-based health solutions.
Read the full interview: https://t.co/D5COc04Wwc
This interview is part of our Special Report: The New Era of Life Sciences, published in The Washington Post.